MANCHESTER United's credentials as the team of the last decade were confirmed when they figured heavily in the FA Premier Leagueés 10 season awards held last night (Monday).

Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson ran away with the accolade for manager of the decade, having won seven Premiership titles, while playing legend Eric Cantona scooped the award for overseas player of the decade, acknowledging his contribution to Unitedés domestic stranglehold on the Premiership silverware for much of its history.

David Beckham scooped the goal of the decade award for his audacious lob from the half-way line against Wimbledon which served notice of his talent on the domestic stage.

And other United stars were also honoured in the éteam of the decadeé: Schmeichel between the sticks, Gary Neville and Dennis Irwin as full-backs, Beckham, Giggs and Scholes in midfield, and Cantona upfront with the winner of the best domestic player of the decade award, Alan Shearer.